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USPS POSTMARK UPDATE
What You Need To Know The USPS has changed its postmarking process. Prior to December 24, 2025, mail was postmarked with the date it was dropped off. Under the new rule, USPS now applies the postmark on the day the mail is processed rather than the day it is accepted

QUADRUPLED SALT LIMIT MAKES ITEMIZING MORE BENEFICIAL FOR 2025 RETURNS
An important decision to make when filing your individual income tax return is whether to claim the standard deduction or itemize deductions. A change under

IF YOU’RE MARRIED, SHOULD YOU FILE JOINTLY OR SEPARATELY?
Married couples can choose between two filing statuses when submitting their 2025 federal income tax returns: married filing jointly or married filing separately. This decision

BEFORE CLAIMING A CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR 2025, MAKE SURE YOU CAN SUBSTANTIATE IT
If you itemize deductions on your 2025 individual income tax return, you potentially can deduct donations to qualified charities you made last year. But your

THERE’S STILL TIME TO SET UP A SEP AND REDUCE YOUR 2025 TAXES
If you own a business or are self-employed and haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider establishing one before you file your 2025

TAX FILING UPDATE FOR PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
Do you operate a business as a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC) treated as a partnership for tax purposes or an S corporation? In tax

IF YOU SUFFERED A DISASTER, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASUALTY LOSS TAX DEDUCTION
Severe storms, flooding, wildfires, and other disasters affect millions of Americans each year and often cause major damage to homes and personal property. If a

IMPORTANT 2026 TAX FIGURES FOR BUSINESSES
A new year brings many new tax-related figures for businesses. Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional rules

CHECKING RMDs OFF THE YEAR-END TO-DO LIST
You likely have a lot of things to do between now and the end of the year, such as holiday shopping, donating to your favorite

NEW ITEMIZED DEDUCTION LIMITATION WILL AFFECT HIGH-INCOME INDIVIDUALS NEXT YEAR
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers in the top federal income tax bracket will see their itemized deductions reduced. If you’re at risk, there are steps you